Description

Step into a world where the magic of Christmas comes alive through five delightful tales. From the daring journey of two siblings who find themselves whisked to a wondrous garden of living toys, to a mischievous jack‑in‑the‑box adventure, each story sparkles with imagination and gentle humor. Interwoven with the timeless legend of Saint Nicholas and a heartfelt reminder of the season’s true gift, the collection balances wonder with a quiet, uplifting moral.

The prose is simple enough for children yet rich enough to charm adult ears, and the original watercolor illustrations by Frederic Richardson add a warm visual backdrop that translates beautifully to audio. Listeners will hear the excitement of secret midnight watches, the joy of decorating a tree for Santa, and the tender echo of love that defines the holiday spirit. Perfect for cozy evenings by the fire, these stories invite families to share the timeless cheer of Christmas together.

Details

Language

Duration

~50 minutes (48K characters)

Series

The "story lady" series

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: Daughaday and Company, 1916.

Credits

Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Nov 24, 2022

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69416